Liverpool were given permission to talk to the player in regards to a potential contract, but with Sevilla still holding firm on £18million, could be all for nothing.

The Merseyside club have become frustrated in Sevilla’s handling of Moreno’s transfer, attempting to create an auction which will see the Spaniard move to the highest bidder, with Tottenham Hotspur also interested in the player.

Rodgers could turn to Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand, who was on loan at Aston Villa last season.

It is expected that a bid of around £7million would be enough to land Bertrand, although Blues boss Jose Mourinho is reluctant to sell to a direct title rival.

Liverpool are also still in discussions with Southampton over a move for Adam Lallana and Dejan Lovren, but Rodgers will only buy them at the right price.